Simple Beef Stew
Warm up your soul with this Simple Beef Stew, a comforting classic loaded with tender beef chuck, hearty vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this one-pot recipe combines seared beef with wholesome ingredients like carrots, potatoes, celery, and peas, all simmered to perfection in a flavorful blend of beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. With just 20 minutes of prep time and minimal effort, this easy beef stew is an ideal choice for busy weeknights or a lazy Sunday dinner. Serve it piping hot with a garnish of fresh parsley for an irresistible dish that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 0.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cups frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Toss the beef cubes in the mixture until evenly coated.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches, searing each piece until browned on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf. Scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze and incorporate any browned bits.
Return the seared beef to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
After 1 hour, add the carrots, potatoes, and celery to the pot. Stir to combine and continue to simmer, covered, for an additional 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Add the frozen peas to the stew and stir. Simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
Remove the bay leaf and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your hearty and delicious beef stew!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3412 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 214.2 g | 275% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.5 g | 392% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 680 mg | 227% | |
| Sodium | 7104 mg | 309% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 182.5 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.3 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.4 g | ||
| Protein | 202.3 g | 405% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 497 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 36.2 mg | 201% | |
| Potassium | 7465 mg | 159% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
